SWEET NOTHINGS

So he whispered low into my ear - a lascivious death rattle. I heard what I was meant to, it was the way, it was the game.
"You are so talented. How did you become so talented?"
I ignored.
"So much potential, so much drive!"
I ignored.
"These are dangerous times...always good to have friends, people you can count on, people you can trust."
I ignored.
"Leave it to me, I'll see you right."
I ignored.